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Kutralam waterfalls is in Tirunelveli Dist., Tamilnadu. Here water is falling with various herbs, so it has medicine qualities, and it is called "Spa of South India". There is also a belief that the mentally ill gets cured after taking bath here. It is located at an elevation of about 550 feet in Western Ghats and it attracts the tourist from all over India. While we take bath, the force of the waterfalls touches our body then we will feel relax and tension free. Actually, Kutralam has nine waterfalls. They are Peraruvi (Main falls), Chitra Aruvi, Shenbagadevi Falls, Thenaruvi (Honey Falls), Aintharuvi (Five Falls), Old Courtallam falls, New Falls, Pazhathotta Aruvi and Puli Aruvi (Tiger Falls).

Location info:

Address:Kutralam waterfalls Tirunelveli Dist.

District: Tirunelveli Dist

Nearest City: Tirunelveli

Best time to visit: June, and lasts till September,

Climate/Weather:

The climate of here is usually tropical- generally hot and humid. The average temperature during summer (March to June) ranges from 23 to 36° Celsius and 18 to 30°C during the rest of the year. The average annual rainfall is 680 mm, most of which occurs during the northeast monsoon (October-December). Since the economy of the district is primarily based on agriculture, fluctuations in the monsoon rains or flooding of the Thamarabarani river has an immediate impact of livelihood in the area

Interesting places to Visit:

The main attraction of Courtallam for all its visitors are the waterfalls. There are three major waterfalls in Courtallam- the Tiger Falls, the Main Falls and the Five Falls. Old Courtallam Falls, further away from the rest, is another attractive, and perhaps the largest amongst the Courtallam falls. Other attractions include a snake park, a public aquarium, small children's parks and play areas. Most of them are badly maintained.

How to reach?

Nearest Railway Station:Tirunelveli

Nearest Airport:Tuticorin

Road Transport:Courtallam is well connected to other places like Sengottai, Tenkasi, Puliangudi,Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Petrol Pump Courtallam ,Tamilnadu,India

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Parvathy Residency?unstarred
400, P.W.D Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu India, 400, P.W.D Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu India- 04652 227799

Hotel Seaview
East Car Street , Near Sea shore , Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629702, East Car Street , Near Sea shore , Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629702- 04652 246161

Quality Inn The Mayflower
3/187, Periyanayagapuram Road, Palayamkottai Road (NH 7A), Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu 628 101- 0461 2340777